NE History Chapter 1 Review

A

100

What is geography?

study of land, water, plants, and people 

200

wind

is a renewable resource 

B

100

the natural process of wearing away by wind, water, or other elements 

erosion 

200

rural areas can be described as.....

lots of farm and open spaces, small towns, homes schools and churches spread out 

C

100

weather of a place over a long period of time

climate

200

Who encouraged many people to plant trees in NE?

J Sterling Morton 

D

100

covers much of NE, grasses hold soil down, ranching is important

The Sandhills region 

200

How has the Platte River helped shape the land of NE?

1-always eroding and depositing sand and soil 

2-the flowing water erodes material from the bottom 

3-it has many channels that change 

4-lots of sandbars that look like little islands 

E

100

Platt River leaves soil and sand behind to make sandbars is an example of.....

deposition 

200

Give 2 reasons NE's wetlands are important

1-store rainwater and melted snow in spring 

2-filters water by trapping pollution 

3-excellent habitats for birds 

4-good soil for livestock